Feb 26, 2025

10 flowers to start growing now to brighten up the summer garden

Aakanksha Sharma

Summer flowers to grow

Spring and summertime are almost here, and the blooming flowers should be ready just in time to brighten your home garden. And if you haven’t started sowing the seeds already, here are 10 flowers you must grow this summer for a beautiful garden.

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Sunflower

Sunflowers are the perfect summer flowers. Bright colour, big blooms, self-seeding nature, and of course, they are a treat for the bees and butterflies. And to brighten up the balcony or home garden this summer, Sunflower seeds are a must sow.

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Zinnia

Another beautiful flower that will brighten up the summer garden is Zinnia. They bloom in the spring and summertime and come in beautiful colours like red, white, pink, yellow, and more.

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Hibiscus

Hibiscus is undoubtedly one of the most bright and beautiful flowers, and its deep red colour is a treat to the eyes. And so, sow Hibiscus seeds as soon as possible, or bring home a mature plant to propagate and enjoy the summer blooms.

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Palash

Palash flowers, also called ‘Flame of the Forest,’ have a beautiful red-orange colour and blooms that add a pop of colour to the garden space. And while Palash flowers usually grow as trees, it is possible to grow them in a heavy, wide pot too.

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Rose

The symbols of love, Rose flowers are such a delight to grow in the garden. Roses too can be grown in red, orange, or pink colours, and their subtle scent will fill the space with beauty.

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Portulaca

A rose-like flower, the Portulaca is also the perfect summer flower and blooms beautifully. It has a unique yellow-white variant that makes it look distinct in a garden.

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​Bougainvillea

A perfect climber, the Bougainvillea has soft, paper-like petals that delight people with their colour and charm. It is a hardy plant that comes in colours like yellow, red, pink, and more and is super attractive to birds.

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Verbena

A rather low-maintenance flower, Verbena blooms all through summer and looks excellent in hanging baskets or ground pots. It comes in unique colours like purple, blue, deep red, and more.

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​Dahlia

Dahlias have one of the biggest blooms, and the wide, showy petals are a delight to look at. Dahlias come in soft colours and are pretty high maintenance. ​

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Jasmine

A low-maintenance flower, Jasmine blooms are perfect for any and every Indian summer garden. From the ‘Raat rani’ variety to the lilac-coloured variant, Jasmine can be grown easily in the summer season.

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